Amendoim
Scientific Name:
Pterogyne nitens
Other Names and Species:
Brazilian Oak
Guiaro
Ibiraro
Pau Fava (Brazil)
Viraro (Argentina)
Ybyario
Ybyraro
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Amendoim orders from a pale tan orangey brown color to a medium tannish brown color with reddish foregrounds. Amendoim exhibits a medium degree of color change as this wood will mute and become a more uniform, darker tan-brown with reddish highlights over time.
Weight:
Basic specific gravity (ovendry weight/green volume) 0.66; air-dry density 50 pcf.
Use:
Amendoim normally use at flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and marine construction, turnery, interior trim, cooperage, and steam bent work.
General Characteristics:
The color of wood change over time, because this wood has a medium degree with light sensativity – with grain forming subtle rows along the length of the boards similar to Mahogany. Color change occurs when the flooring is exposed to light and moisture this can take from a few weeks to several months. The color is light reddish brown and has medium to high luster, without distinctive odor or taste.
Working Properties:
Rather easily worked and finishing very smoothly.
Shrinkage:
No data available on drying characteristics or on kiln schedules. Reported to hold its place well after manufacture.
| Species | Janka | Radial Shrinkage % |
Tangential Shrinkage % |
Shrinkage Average % |
| Amendoim / Yvyraro |
1,910 | 3.4 | 6.0 | 4.7 |
Durability:
Reported to be fairly durable.
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